The Council on American-Islamic Relations applauds the recent ruling by U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour, who temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. This decision, which deems the order “blatantly unconstitutional,” reinforces the fundamental rights guaranteed to all individuals under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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Trump’s birthright citizenship order blocked by judge as “blatantly unconstitutional”
In a statement, CAIR’s National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell said:
“This federal court’s swift ruling is an important step in protecting the rights of all children born in the United States, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. Birthright citizenship for everyone aside from unique individuals not subject to U.S. jurisdiction such as the children of foreign diplomats is a longstanding constitutional precedent and cornerstone of our society which ensures that every child, irrespective of their background, is granted the same rights and protections under the law. CAIR stands in solidarity with the numerous immigrant rights organizations advocating for the Constitution through this ongoing litigation.”
The president’s attempt to undermine this right not only targets noncitizen parents and undocumented immigrants but also threatens the integrity of our nation’s principles of equality and justice. CAIR stands firm in support of the four states—Arizona, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington—who bravely challenged this executive order, as well as the numerous immigrant rights organizations advocating for justice.
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CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com